Israel launched its expected retaliatory strike against Iran on Friday morning, according to a report.

Israeli missiles hit at least one site in Iran, and several explosions were heard across the country, ABC News reported, citing US officials.

Israeli missiles hit at least one site in Iran, and several explosions were heard across the country, ABC News reported, citing US officials. AJ Huber, /X
The strikes come less than a week after Iran sent a series of missiles and drones at Israel. aaatankwaadi/X

The attack follows Iran raining down more than 300 drones and missiles toward the Jewish nation last Saturday — though nearly all were intercepted by Israel and its allies.

The Post has reached out to the Pentagon and White House for comment.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would “defend itself” and dismissed calls for restraint. @IsraelPM / X
U.S. President Joe Biden said ‘we defeated’ Iran’s attack after Saturday’s assault and called for a Gaza ceasefire. REUTERS
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian. REUTERS

Iranian media reported explosions in and around the northwestern city of  Isfahan, according to CNN.

At least eight flights have been diverted over Iranian airspace, the outlet reported.

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